Alchornea glandulosa

Alchornea glandulosa Poepp.

Alchornea glandulosa is a tree species in the family Euphorbiaceae, native to South America. It is commonly found in southern Brazil, from Minas Gerais to Rio Grande do Sul, and is locally known as tamanqueiro, tapiá, or amor seco. This species prefers riparian forest habitats and is a common pioneer species, growing to a height of 10–20 m. It is primarily evergreen, though it may shed some leaves during the hot austral summer.

Description

Alchornea glandulosa, described in 1841 by Poepp., is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family. It is distributed across several regions in South America, including Brazil, and is known for its preference for riparian forest environments. The tree can reach heights of 10–20 m and is recognized as a pioneer species. It is generally evergreen but may exhibit some leaf shedding during the hot summer months. The species is found in various protected areas and regions across South America, including parts of Brazil and neighboring countries.

Distribution

Antioquia, Boyacá, Caldas, Caquetá, Cauca, Cesar, Chocó, Córdoba, Cundinamarca, Guaviare, Huila, Magdalena, Meta, Nariño, Putumayo, Quindío, Risaralda, Santander, Tolima, Valle del Cauca · Boyacá; Santa maría · BR · Subregiones: Zona central · Cuenca río Anamichú, Cuenca río Lagunilla · Guayatá | Somondoco | Almeida | Chivor | Garagoa | Ramiriquí | Tibaná | Chinavita | Ciénaga | Viracachá | Bolívar · Reserva Nacional Natural Puinawai | ReservaNacional Natural Nukak | Santuario de Flora y Fauna Guanentá Alto Río Fonce | Parque Nacional Natural Las Orquídeas | Santuario de Flora y Fauna Otún Quimbaya | Santuario de Flora y Fauna Otún Quimbaya | Parque N · El Parque Nacional Natural Tatamá · Núcleo Manuelita · Bucaramanga | Encino | Lebrija | Matanza | Piedecuesta | Suaita · Putumayo, municipios de San francisco y Mocoa, Reserva Forestal Protectora de la Cuenca Alta del Río Mocoa. · Putumayo, municipio de Mocoa, Vereda San Carlos, Centro Experimental Amazónico CEA, Corpoamazonia. · Antioquia, Boyacá, Caldas, Caquetá, Cauca, Cesar, Chocó, Cundinamarca, Huila, Magdalena, Meta, Nariño, Norte de Santander, Putumayo, Quindío, Risaralda, Santander, Tolima, Valle · Departamentos del Caquetá y Guaviare: Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Chiribiquete · Global · Jardín Botánico de Bogotá · Tauramena · Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Chiribiquete (PNNSCh) · CO · Argentina Northeast · Bolivia · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Brazil West-Central · Colombia · Costa Rica · Ecuador · Nicaragua